About Our Studio

We’re a small creative creative collective based in Los Angeles (next to LACMA). We shape thoughtful branded digital experiences.

Studio Origins

Founders

John and Nikolai drive innovation and maintain the studio's direction. John founded the studio to create freely and sustain creative momentum. Nikolai soon joined to enhance technical capabilities.

John Hansen

Founder & Designer

John combines art, business, and technology with creativity to craft intuitive, engaging experiences. With a foundation in graphic design he weaves UX/UI, visual systems and web development to deliver impactful digital solutions. He loves rapidographs, fugues and spicy food.

Nikolai Annenkoff

Co-Founder & Software Engineer

Nikolai focuses on building capable, high-performing user-centered applications. With expertise in iOS, cloud architecture, and API design, he integrates geospatial technology, real-time connectivity, and scalable systems to create seamless, impactful digital experiences. He loves crunchy problems to solve.

Collective

Studio Contributors

We work with artists, designers, and developers who share our values and bring unique perspectives to each project.

Ellie Pirzad

Designer

Ellie brings ideas to life through expressive visual systems and purposeful design. With a strong eye for typography, color, and composition, she crafts identities and layouts that communicate clarity and character across digital and print mediums. She loves telling stories through design.

Studio Specializations

Primary Certifications

Industry and company certifications that demonstrate our focus on structured development, thoughtful design, scalable digital solutions, and passion for working for something bigger. We learn and practice everyday, never stopping for comfort.

Webflow Practitioner Certification

Webflow

This certification demonstrates proficiency in leveraging Webflow's powerful platform strategically and effectively to create professional, responsive websites.

Client-First Expert Certification

Finsweet

Client-First Certification from Finsweet confirms our commitment to structured, scalable Webflow development, emphasizing clean frameworks, long-term maintainability, and high-performance delivery across modern search and device environments.

Veteran-Owned Small Business

Small Business Administration

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) status reflects a foundation of service and accountability, demonstrating disciplined execution, clear communication, and a results-driven approach built for long-term reliability.

State of California Small Business

California Department of Small Business

State of California Small Business certification affirms our standing as a qualified local partner. It reflects compliance, accountability, and readiness to support public and private projects with dependable execution and transparent operations.

Local Small Business Enterprises

Los Angles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs

Our Los Angeles County LSBE certification confirms our status as a qualified local small business, meeting County standards for compliance, accountability, and operational readiness to deliver dependable results on public and private projects.

About Us

We love making things.

Based in Los Angeles, we’re an intentionally small team of designers and builders driven by curiosity and a passion for crafting experiences that make a difference.

Our current lyceum for 1 days, 1 hours, 1 minutes and 1 seconds.

Tidbit: Our LA studio is next to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

Studio questions

FAQs — Our Studio

Here are a few questions people often ask about our studio, our approach, and how we work. Each one offers a closer look at who we are and what guides us.

What is Aether Creative Studio?

Aether Creative Studio is a design and development practice focused on clarity, structure, and modern digital systems. We help brands, products, and organizations create experiences that feel grounded, intentional, and human while strategically optimizing for the AI era. We are proud of our craftsmanship and creativity and how we augment our processes with artificial intelligence.

What makes your studio different?

We combine disciplined process with refined design and always take into account the situation, we never push a template or comfortable pattern because it's easier for us. We sincerely love to create and solve problems. Every project is built to perform across both human and AI-driven search, and every decision is grounded in clarity, consistency, and long-term scalability.

Who leads Aether Creative Studio?

The studio is led by John Hansen, a designer and developer with a background shaped by both tech and military service. That experience influences a calm, structured approach to problem-solving and execution.

What types of clients do you typically work with?

We partner with small businesses, federal contractors, growing brands, and organizations that need clean, modern digital foundations—whether that’s a brand system, a website, or a complete product experience.

What services does your team provide?

We focus on brand identity, UX/UI design, web design and development, iOS, and SEO/AEO/GEO optimization. Every service is built around structure, clarity, and maintainability.

How do you approach new projects?

We begin with a conversation to understand your goals. From there, we define structure, create a clear plan, and shape the work through steady, predictable phases.

Do you collaborate with other teams or agencies?

Yes. We can integrate into existing teams, support larger initiatives, or provide specialized design and development expertise where needed.

Where is Aether Creative Studio based?

The studio is based in Los Angeles and works with clients locally and across multiple time zones through structured digital collaboration.

What is your design philosophy?

We focus on clarity, consistency, and calm. Design should remove friction, guide understanding, and create a sense of confidence at every touchpoint.

How can we work with Aether Creative Studio?

It starts with a brief conversation. We’ll learn what you’re aiming to create, determine the best approach, and outline a clear next step.

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